Reviews in County Durham

this takeaway is the best in the town if not the whole of England! Egg foo young is out of this world and the chicken balls are the size of your fist! Highly recommended to go any where else would be a crime

This is one of the best kept secrets in the area, good food freshly cooked, specials every day. The wife is the chief and the husband looks after the front of house. Good wine by the bottle or glass, super service from the young waiters and waitresses. I define you to have a bad meal. Plus sensible prices. We have been going for 5 years

went to friends 40th last Friday in one of the two sumptuous private dinning rooms, it was a superb evening, staff very courteous and attentive, great wine list and food fabulous, not surprise to read in northern echo today, first pub in darlington area to be entered in new michelin guide 2010.

Derwent Walk Inn,Ebchester,DH8. The Derwent Walk Inn is totally recommended! The fabulous food is hearty and delicious with ample choices for meat eaters and vegetarians - food prices are reasonable,too. The service is superb and friendly - the atmosphere is welcoming and pleasant. Beautiful,long-distance views are beneficial due to the Derwent Walk Inn being located in stunning countryside. Booking for food is recommended but not always necessary - this is a popular inn with good reason for being so:-)

Guinevere's Restaurant, The food was very good with a different choice every night. The bar service was a little slow at times but no great problem, We would definitely return to this hotel and restaurant again.

As lover of Indian food I have dined at all the restaurant in Hartlepool, But the Taste of food in Golden Gate is far and above the rest. The dishes has a very unique and traditional taste which makes it the best. it has recently been done up so the atmosphere and the staff are always happy welcoming.

nice decor, not the fastest staff though. We were there for a starter, main course and coffee and it took 4 hours. I have a gluten allergy and staff didn't seem to know what i could have. Food was ok, but the meals had gluten in as i was ill. In the months since i have been i hope these problems have been addressed.

the food was awful - overcooked hard greasy king prawns and the worse chicken parmasan ever - small breast covered in thick lumpy custard like sauce with lump of rubbery cheese on top. This cost forty pounds!

Our experience of Bistro Italiano was totally unacceptable. Good food was ruined by rushed and extremely rude service. We went for a meal during the happy hour, arriving half an hour before the advertised 'order-by' time, making it clear that we intended to eat from the happy hour menu. However, we then found it extremely difficult to get anyone to take our order. When someone finally did come, at one minute before the cut-off time, we were told that no more happy hour orders were allowed - in fact, that rather than ordering before that time, we should have left by that time (contradicting details outlined in the menu). When we questioned this, we were told angrily by the manager to leave. After further discussion, we did manage to negotiate, but were then treated with rushed food, served with a frown. Altogether a miserable experience. We should add that we have previously had problems with Bistro Italiano overcharging, and have frequently had to contest the bill. Such a shame, given the quality of the food.

It's easy to see why Krimos has been open for nearly 25 years. Attention to detail is a rarity nowadays not here. The staff make for an enjoyable meal and the food is delicious.

i went to this restaurant for a friends birthday there was 12 of us unfortunately we waited over 30 min just for the starter we would not have minded if the place was busy but there was only us in there and to make matters worse some of the starters were cold and looked like they had been cooked 3 days ago. later on in the evening one of the waiters started on the birthday boy he did not like the idea that he gay mind u my friend is very camp but was in no way being disrespectful to any one and the waiter just started being really disrespectful towards him then would no serve his food to him i was very disappointed with the attitude and when i asked why he was like that he said he is scared incase my friend try to touch him up ( he needs to stop thinking he is specially) my friend had never felt so upset and disappointed that the night led to us just going home instead of a night out like we planned my opinion if they dont like it they should get there curry pots and nan bread n take it back to india

appalling pub/restaurant. Rude staff, tasteless unappealing food. The worst public house that i have ever visited in my entire life.

Top class Indian Cuisine - i take my family regularly, and sometimes go with a group of friends. No complaints, just recommendations, definitely worth a visit

Absolutely the best Indian in County Durham, cant fault the food. Each meal i have had from here is amazing. Zafflong do takeaways as well as eat in meals, and in personal opinion, eating in the restaurant is far better than takeaways. I eat here often, and have yet to have a bad meal. Highly, highly recommended

I have eaten here at least half a dozen times and have never been disappointed. The food is truly superb. The most difficult thing is deciding what to choose, everything on the menu sounds so good. On my last visit earlier this month, I chose the scallops to start, beautiful, then had the grilled mixed fish, absolutely fantastic, and then the assiette for dessert. This is a must for anyone who can't make a decision as to what to have for dessert, it is a selection of different things for you to try. It is supposed to be shared by 2 people but they are very generous portions. Everything is homemade, from the bread you get at the start to the desserts at the end, including the sorbet and everything is so beautifully presented. The service is also excellent; staff are attentive without being over intrusive. The current owners have made a huge improvement to the restaurant and it is a lovely place to enjoy a fabulous meal. Being from Middlesbrough I have eaten at many restaurants in and around the area and I can honestly say the food here is the best I've had.

Fantastic restaurant with superb food!! Will definitely be returning to try out the Sunday Carvery!!

Had a great meal here, friendly staff, excellent value for money. Sat outside in clean and tidy beer garden. We will return.

The George and Dragon looks good, but....Oh dear. What kind of people think the food is nice? We went for Sunday lunch, and it took 3 hours!!!!! Average meat, unsalted/buttered veg, schoolgirls serving without a clue. It didn't help that my mother-in law had had a similar experience during the week with friends who had come fifty miles on her recommendation, Rubbery meat and landlord with 'can't be bothered' attitude. What on earth did they pay Mike Amos for his review in the Echo. We will be sticking to the decent places to eat. Go back to plumbing mate!